(October 17,2018)--Have you ever wondered why all your energy saving efforts seem not enough? Is your electric bill still hiking up? Well, you might have something lurking in your home. This monster is leeching energy from your sockets and money from your pockets.

How Does It Work?

Vampire energy, also known as standby loss, idle current, or ghost load, refers to the energy being unnecessarily leeched by gadgets or appliances when you leave it plugged in. These products are consuming energy even when not in use. On average, one household can waste more than £86 each year. It is a terrible waste of electricity and money.

Who Are the Culprits?

So, how do you spot the suspects? It’s quite easy. Simply look at your wall sockets. Anything left on plugged in whether on standby or not in use might be feeding on your energy.

Television

Game consoles

Microwave oven

Cellphone chargers

Laptop chargers

Rechargeable electric toothbrush

Power cords with transformers or power bricks

And many more

Are your chargers warm to the touch even after hours of not being used? Does your telly or other appliance’s LED light still on after you turned it off? These are telltale signs that you have vampire energy in your home.

What Can You Do About It?

There is myriad of things you can do to stop these suckers from wasting electricity. Like, turning off lights and appliances when no one is using them.Or, compare energy prices with Usave to see if it’s time to switch suppliers. Most tips to save energy does work to help you lower the cost of your electric bills. There is a couple of stuff you need to add.

Unplug Your AppliancesDon’t leave appliances plugged in when not in use.

Use Power StripsFind a power strip with a switch for your devices, appliances, and gadgets. It will prevent your wires and plugs from getting frayed from frequent plugging and unplugging. It also makes it easy to switch everything off at once.

When Is Standby Power Unavoidable?

Some of your appliances might need to be always plugged in. These type of appliances need electricity for temperature monitoring, internal clock, or maintaining communication signal among others. Your phone, fridge, etc. need the constant power to function properly.

If you are looking to save on your electric bill, look for appliances that have low standby power requirement. New technologies today are designed to increase efficiency in using energy. You can find products that use displays that can limit power use and make sure power is managed with care.

Save Energy by Unplugging!

Cut down as much as 75% on energy cost just by reducing your standby power consumption. Always remember to unplug your devices and appliances when you leave the house, don’t leave your chargers plugged in even when you are not charging anything, compare energy prices with Usave, and use a power strip to make things easier. There are so many ways you can do to save some energy and cost.

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(October 17,2018)--Have you ever wondered why all your energy saving efforts seem not enough? Is your electric bill still hiking up? Well, you might have something lurking in your home. This monster is leeching energy from your sockets and money from your pockets.

How Does It Work?

Vampire energy, also known as standby loss, idle current, or ghost load, refers to the energy being unnecessarily leeched by gadgets or appliances when you leave it plugged in. These products are consuming energy even when not in use. On average, one household can waste more than £86 each year. It is a terrible waste of electricity and money.

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The Gloucester City Lakes Association 7th Annual Earth Day Fishing Derby was held Saturday, April 19 at Martins Lake, Baynes Avenue and Johnson Blvd.
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A large crowd turned out for the event. Prizes were given out to the winners and each person who entered the contest received a hot dog and soda.

Thousands attended this year's Irish Parade. It was cold, brisk sunny day. Special guests included NJ Governor Phil Murphy and the Deputy Consul General, Shane Cahill. In the line of march were string bands, bagpipes, Irish dancers, Irish music, community groups and floats. The parade began at Martin’s Lake at the intersection of Baynes Avenue and Johnson Boulevard and proceeded down Monmouth Street to King Street before ending at Proprietor’s Park.
Before the parade there was an opening Ceremony Mass at St. Mary’s, 426 Monmouth Street .
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Gloucester Catholic High School conferred 170 diplomas to members of the Class of 2012 during the 83rd Annual Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 31, at Our Lady of Hope, St. Agnes Church in Blackwood.
Timothy Scaffidi was the Valedictorian and Claudia Gallagher was the Salutatorian of the Class of 2012.
Graduation festivities for students and their families began at 9:30 am on Thursday with the Senior Awards Brunch at Auletto’s in Deptford. Msgr. James Curran, pastor of Saint Mary’s Parish in Gloucester, was the main celebrant of the Baccalaureate Mass. Father David Beebe, a former faculty member, concelebrated, along with pastors of the sending parishes. Father Beebe also preached the homily.
Commencement ceremonies followed the Mass with Executive Director of Schools DSCN0603 for the Camden Diocese, Mr.Nicholas Regina, presenting diplomas. Gloucester Catholic Principal John Colman addressed the students and guests.
photos by Gus Ostrum
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